Biography

Career Transactions: Originally signed by Cleveland as an undrafted free agent, May 9, 2012.

At a Glance:

First name is pronounced tuh-SHAWN.

Led the Browns with five interceptions, the most by a Brown since 2010, and finished third on the team with 105 tackles in 2013, starting 15 games and playing in all 16.

One of only three safeties and one of only two UDFAs with at least five interceptions last season.

His father and all three brothers played Division I football, including his brother, Marcell, who was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

A four-year starter for Wyoming, finishing with 50 career starts and nine interceptions, tied for the fourth most in school annals.

Played 38 games at Wyoming in the same defensive backfield as his brother, Marcell, one of the primary reasons he chose to attend the school.

Career Highlights:

Led the Browns with five interceptions and finished third on the team with 105 tackles in 2013…Was one of only three safeties and one of only two undrafted free agents with at least five interceptions last season…In 2013, earned his first multiple-interception game and first interception return TD in Week 15 vs. Chi. (12/15), picking off QB Jay Cutler twice…Signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Seasonal Reviews:

2013: Started 15 of 16 games at FS…Played 95.7 percent of the defensive plays on the season, third-highest percentage on team…Totaled 105 tackles (82 solo), a career-high five interceptions, his first career INT-TD and 14 passes defensed…Interception total led the team and were the most by a Brown since 2010…Ranked third on the team with 105 tackles (82 solo), his first 100-tackle season…(9/8) vs. Mia.: Intercepted QB Ryan Tannehill and returned it 29 yards…(10/13) vs. Det.: Intercepted Matt Stafford in the end zone, returning it 35 yards…Totaled eight tackles (seven solo)…(10/20) at GB: Amassed a career-high 11 tackles, including eight solo stops, and added one pass defensed…(12/15) vs. Chi.: Registered first multiple-interception game (two) and first interception-return TD…In second quarter, grabbed his second interception of the game, returning it a career-long 44 yards.

2012: Appeared in 10 contests, with three starts…Registered 29 tackles, one interception and one pass defensed…One of 26 NFL rookies to record an interception in 2012…Also accounted for four stops on special teams…Inactive for six games, five with a knee injury and one with a foot injury…(12/9) vs. KC: Recorded his first career interception.

College: Four-year starter at the University of Wyoming (2008-11)…Started all 50 career games…Notched nine career interceptions, which ranked tied for fourth in school history…As a senior, recorded 95 tackles and three interceptions… Played 38 games at Wyoming in the same defensive backfield as his brother, Marcell, one of the primary reasons he chose to attend the school…Graduated with a degree in communications.

Personal: First name is pronounced tuh-SHAWN...Has a son, Tashuan Jr., and daughter, Nala, who was born this past offseason…His father and all three brothers played Division I football, including his brother, Marcell, who was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011…His father played football at Arizona State…One of six children…High School: Attended Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas…Received all-state honorable mention laurels…Named the 4A District 14 Dallas City League MVP and earned first-team all-district honors both as a cornerback and as a returner during his senior season…Also lettered in basketball and track…Community Involvement: Aspires to start an Alzheimer’s awareness charity, as the disease has affected his family…Works to help youth and provide them gifts during the holiday season… Hobbies/Interests: Collects sneakers…Lists French fries as favorite food.

Career Transactions: Originally signed by Cleveland as an undrafted free agent, May 9, 2012.

At a Glance:

First name is pronounced tuh-SHAWN.

Led the Browns with five interceptions, the most by a Brown since 2010, and finished third on the team with 105 tackles in 2013, starting 15 games and playing in all 16.

One of only three safeties and one of only two UDFAs with at least five interceptions last season.

His father and all three brothers played Division I football, including his brother, Marcell, who was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

A four-year starter for Wyoming, finishing with 50 career starts and nine interceptions, tied for the fourth most in school annals.

Played 38 games at Wyoming in the same defensive backfield as his brother, Marcell, one of the primary reasons he chose to attend the school.

Career Highlights:

Led the Browns with five interceptions and finished third on the team with 105 tackles in 2013…Was one of only three safeties and one of only two undrafted free agents with at least five interceptions last season…In 2013, earned his first multiple-interception game and first interception return TD in Week 15 vs. Chi. (12/15), picking off QB Jay Cutler twice…Signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Seasonal Reviews:

2013: Started 15 of 16 games at FS…Played 95.7 percent of the defensive plays on the season, third-highest percentage on team…Totaled 105 tackles (82 solo), a career-high five interceptions, his first career INT-TD and 14 passes defensed…Interception total led the team and were the most by a Brown since 2010…Ranked third on the team with 105 tackles (82 solo), his first 100-tackle season…(9/8) vs. Mia.: Intercepted QB Ryan Tannehill and returned it 29 yards…(10/13) vs. Det.: Intercepted Matt Stafford in the end zone, returning it 35 yards…Totaled eight tackles (seven solo)…(10/20) at GB: Amassed a career-high 11 tackles, including eight solo stops, and added one pass defensed…(12/15) vs. Chi.: Registered first multiple-interception game (two) and first interception-return TD…In second quarter, grabbed his second interception of the game, returning it a career-long 44 yards.

2012: Appeared in 10 contests, with three starts…Registered 29 tackles, one interception and one pass defensed…One of 26 NFL rookies to record an interception in 2012…Also accounted for four stops on special teams…Inactive for six games, five with a knee injury and one with a foot injury…(12/9) vs. KC: Recorded his first career interception.

College: Four-year starter at the University of Wyoming (2008-11)…Started all 50 career games…Notched nine career interceptions, which ranked tied for fourth in school history…As a senior, recorded 95 tackles and three interceptions… Played 38 games at Wyoming in the same defensive backfield as his brother, Marcell, one of the primary reasons he chose to attend the school…Graduated with a degree in communications.

Personal: First name is pronounced tuh-SHAWN...Has a son, Tashuan Jr., and daughter, Nala, who was born this past offseason…His father and all three brothers played Division I football, including his brother, Marcell, who was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011…His father played football at Arizona State…One of six children…High School: Attended Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas…Received all-state honorable mention laurels…Named the 4A District 14 Dallas City League MVP and earned first-team all-district honors both as a cornerback and as a returner during his senior season…Also lettered in basketball and track…Community Involvement: Aspires to start an Alzheimer’s awareness charity, as the disease has affected his family…Works to help youth and provide them gifts during the holiday season… Hobbies/Interests: Collects sneakers…Lists French fries as favorite food.